Teen Monologues Skit for Kids and Teens: "Shaping-Up"
Daniel Lim
Preview
Bill is sensitive, creative, imaginative, and is more into computers, than he is into physical fitness. In a world, consumed with staying in shape, Bill is like a fish out-of-water. He becomes rebellious, as he is faced with confronting his weakness.
Script:
Miss Meyers, can you just answer me just one question?... Why is it that I have to take P.E. every stinking year, because really...I want to know. I mean every year, it's exactly the same, I'm forced to humiliate myself in front of the rest of the class. It's not so bad for the kids who are athletes, but for the rest of us, like me, it's not so easy.(Beat) Yes, Miss Meyers...I know, I know...P.E. is just as important as algebra and biology, and yes I agree that you should get a grade based on yor abilities and skills. But everyone has to take the same class! They don't have "Basic P.E." like they have "General Science" or "Basic Math"...that would be a whole different subject completely! And why do we have to rotate activities all the time, why can't we stick with one thing for awhile, that way I could redeem myself by getting better at something. Soccer and Basketball aren't so bad, but this body shouldn't be on a balance beam during gymnastics. I just become entertainment for the rest of the class. High school is humiliating enough without coming in five minutes after everyone else during the mile run...while they're showered and going to lunch, I'm just crossing the finish line. I already know the theory around fitness...it-is-a-part-of-a-well-rounded-education. But the the least they could do is level the playing field for everyone. I know there's not much you can do for me, but thanks, for at least letting me get that off my chest...See you in the gym.
Line By Line Analysis
Line 1: Miss Meyers, can you just answer me just one question? Potential Gesture: Look at her and point with only one finger as an indication to ask a question.
Line 2: Why is it that I have to take P.E. every stinking year, because really...I want to know Potential Gesture: First sigh and take a deep breath then raise the voice.
Line 3: I mean every year, it's exactly the same, I'm forced to humiliate myself in front of the rest of the class. Potential Gesture: Stomp your feet in dismay.
Line 4: It's not so bad for the kids who are athletes, but for the rest of us, like me, it's not so easy. Potential Gesture: Pretend to point at the kids who are athletes then point at yourself when there is a word like me to indicate yourself.
Line 5: Yes, Miss Meyers...I know, I know...P.E. is just as important as algebra and biology, and yes I agree that you should get a grade based on yor abilities and skills. Potential Gesture: Try to resist your anger and try to calm the teacher down by saying it smoothly and slowly.
Line 6: But everyone has to take the same class! Potential Gesture: Suddenly raise your voice volume and act annoyed with a angry expression on your face.
Line 7: They don't have "Basic P.E." like they have "General Science" or "Basic Math"...that would be a whole different subject completely! Potential Gesture: Angrily shout and scream like if it was a protest.
Line 8: And why do we have to rotate activities all the time, why can't we stick with one thing for awhile, that way I could redeem myself by getting better at something. Potential Gesture: First shrug and then make a rotating gesture. Then show some confidence.
Line 9: Soccer and Basketball aren't so bad, but this body shouldn't be on a balance beam during gymnastics. Potential Gesture: Act out as if I was on a balance beam.
Line 10: I just become entertainment for the rest of the class. Potential Gesture: Say it with lack of confidence and try to look down at yourself in disappointment.
Line 11: High school is humiliating enough without coming in five minutes after everyone else during the mile run...while they're showered and going to lunch, I'm just crossing the finish line. Potential Gesture: Show yourself in shame and embarrassment.
Line 12: I already know the theory around fitness...it-is-a-part-of-a-well-rounded-education. Potential Gesture: Try to get frustrated and grab your hair.
Line 13: I know there's not much you can do for me, but thanks, for at least letting me get that off my chest...See you in the gym. Potential Gesture: At the end, wave your hands to the teacher to say bye. Back to My Page Monologue Site for Lines http://www.ispgroupinc.com/monologues/monologues_for_kids_and_teens.htm "Shaping Up"
Teen Monologues Skit for Kids and Teens: "Shaping-Up"
Daniel LimPreview
Bill is sensitive, creative, imaginative, and is more into computers, than he is into physical fitness. In a world, consumed with staying in shape, Bill is like a fish out-of-water. He becomes rebellious, as he is faced with confronting his weakness.
Script:
Miss Meyers, can you just answer me just one question?... Why is it that I have to take P.E. every stinking year, because really...I want to know. I mean every year, it's exactly the same, I'm forced to humiliate myself in front of the rest of the class. It's not so bad for the kids who are athletes, but for the rest of us, like me, it's not so easy.(Beat) Yes, Miss Meyers...I know, I know...P.E. is just as important as algebra and biology, and yes I agree that you should get a grade based on yor abilities and skills. But everyone has to take the same class! They don't have "Basic P.E." like they have "General Science" or "Basic Math"...that would be a whole different subject completely! And why do we have to rotate activities all the time, why can't we stick with one thing for awhile, that way I could redeem myself by getting better at something. Soccer and Basketball aren't so bad, but this body shouldn't be on a balance beam during gymnastics. I just become entertainment for the rest of the class. High school is humiliating enough without coming in five minutes after everyone else during the mile run...while they're showered and going to lunch, I'm just crossing the finish line. I already know the theory around fitness...it-is-a-part-of-a-well-rounded-education. But the the least they could do is level the playing field for everyone. I know there's not much you can do for me, but thanks, for at least letting me get that off my chest...See you in the gym.
Line By Line Analysis
Line 1: Miss Meyers, can you just answer me just one question?Potential Gesture: Look at her and point with only one finger as an indication to ask a question.
Line 2: Why is it that I have to take P.E. every stinking year, because really...I want to know
Potential Gesture: First sigh and take a deep breath then raise the voice.
Line 3: I mean every year, it's exactly the same, I'm forced to humiliate myself in front of the rest of the class.
Potential Gesture: Stomp your feet in dismay.
Line 4: It's not so bad for the kids who are athletes, but for the rest of us, like me, it's not so easy.
Potential Gesture: Pretend to point at the kids who are athletes then point at yourself when there is a word like me to indicate yourself.
Line 5: Yes, Miss Meyers...I know, I know...P.E. is just as important as algebra and biology, and yes I agree that you should get a grade based on yor abilities and skills.
Potential Gesture: Try to resist your anger and try to calm the teacher down by saying it smoothly and slowly.
Line 6: But everyone has to take the same class!
Potential Gesture: Suddenly raise your voice volume and act annoyed with a angry expression on your face.
Line 7: They don't have "Basic P.E." like they have "General Science" or "Basic Math"...that would be a whole different subject completely!
Potential Gesture: Angrily shout and scream like if it was a protest.
Line 8: And why do we have to rotate activities all the time, why can't we stick with one thing for awhile, that way I could redeem myself by getting better at something.
Potential Gesture: First shrug and then make a rotating gesture. Then show some confidence.
Line 9: Soccer and Basketball aren't so bad, but this body shouldn't be on a balance beam during gymnastics.
Potential Gesture: Act out as if I was on a balance beam.
Line 10: I just become entertainment for the rest of the class.
Potential Gesture: Say it with lack of confidence and try to look down at yourself in disappointment.
Line 11: High school is humiliating enough without coming in five minutes after everyone else during the mile run...while they're showered and going to lunch, I'm just crossing the finish line.
Potential Gesture: Show yourself in shame and embarrassment.
Line 12: I already know the theory around fitness...it-is-a-part-of-a-well-rounded-education.
Potential Gesture: Try to get frustrated and grab your hair.
Line 13: I know there's not much you can do for me, but thanks, for at least letting me get that off my chest...See you in the gym.
Potential Gesture: At the end, wave your hands to the teacher to say bye.
Back to My Page
Monologue Site for Lines
http://www.ispgroupinc.com/monologues/monologues_for_kids_and_teens.htm "Shaping Up"